HIGHLIGHTS
- During the reporting period, a total of 110 individuals arrived in Somalia through the ports of Berbera (Somaliland, 39 persons), and Bossaso (Puntland, 71 persons). Out of this total, 87 individuals were registered by UNHCR in collaboration with local authorities and partners in the Berbera and Bossaso Reception Centers.
KEY FIGURES
31,761 Arrivals from Yemen since 27 March at the early onset of the crisis
4,673 Yemenis registered in Somalia since 27 March (including Somalis with dual Yemeni-Somali citizenship)
19,826 Arrivals registered at Reception Centers in Berbera, Bossaso and Mogadishu since 27 March
52% Registered arrivals expressing intention to return to Mogadishu
9,934 Somali returnees provided with onward transportation assistance since 27 March
FUNDING
USD 39.3 million Requested for the Somalia Response Plan for Yemen Crisis (January-December 2016)
UPDATE ON ACHIEVEMENTS
Operational Context
PUNTLAND
The number of persons arriving from Yemen to Bossaso appears to be decreasing, but remains unpredictable due to heavy fighting continuing around some strategic cities in Yemen. Larger displacements may occur at any time.
SOMALILAND
Since March 2015, 9,947 new arrivals (3,308 families) have been recorded in Somaliland, including 1,928 Yemenis, 7,871 Somalis, 114 Ethiopians and 23 people of other nationalities. The number of boats arriving every week has stabilized and the total numbers of new arrivals in Berbera remain relatively low.